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#327 of 353 Plug-in mod coming to some cities by backy Jul 18, 2008 (7:24 am)
I heard Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak (who drives a Prius, btw) on the radio today talking about how a small number of cities have been approved (by whom I'm not sure) for a pilot program to do plug-in conversions of the Prius. He explained that Minneapolis was initially not on that list, but he talked to the powers-that-be and noted that the other cites on the list don't have a mayor who drives a Prius. Anyway, he was successful in getting Minneapolis added to the list, so in the near future Prius owners will be able to get the plug-in conversion done through Denny Hecker Toyota. Rybak claimed the plug-in mod (which has been done on his Prius) gets it to 70 mpg. He didn't say, but given where he lives and his job, I'd expect most of his driving is on city streets and urban freeways.
#328 of 353 Auto lock when driving by angel723 Sep 10, 2008 (8:02 am)
I just got my 2008 Prius and I was wondering if anyone could help me with this. Does anyone know if I would have the doors automatically lock by itself when the car starts to accelarates? Thanks in advance! Replies to this message: 210delray (Sep 10, 2008 9:15 am) rick294 (Sep 10, 2008 1:47 pm) 210delray (Sep 10, 2008 7:04 pm) sthoge (Sep 11, 2008 11:21 am) and 3 more... timtamemanmar (Sep 10, 2008 3:47 pm) logozelec (Nov 16, 2008 5:44 pm)
#329 of 353 Re: Auto lock when driving [angel723] by 210delray Sep 10, 2008 (9:15 am)
Replying to: angel723 (Sep 10, 2008 8:02 am) My son has a 2006 model and there is no autolock feature. My guess is that this hasn't changed for 2008. Replies to this message: rick294 (Sep 10, 2008 1:47 pm) 210delray (Sep 10, 2008 7:04 pm) sthoge (Sep 11, 2008 11:21 am) rick294 (Sep 11, 2008 1:04 pm) and 2 more...
#330 of 353 Re: Backup alarm/quiet Prius [pathstar1] by timtamemanmar Sep 10, 2008 (9:29 am)
Replying to: pathstar1 (Jul 06, 2006 7:54 am) You can also go to walmart and buy a backup alarm for under $10.00 that you stick to the area of your back up light and every time you put car in reverse it beeps
#331 of 353 Re: Auto lock when driving [210delray] by rick294 Sep 10, 2008 (1:47 pm)
Replying to: 210delray (Sep 10, 2008 9:15 am) Actually, yes you can set your Prius (or 'his' Prius) to an auto lock setting. Way in the back of the owner's manual under, "customization" it tells how to change the settings. And there are other things that one can change, as well. Neat, huh? Replies to this message: 210delray (Sep 10, 2008 7:04 pm) sthoge (Sep 11, 2008 11:21 am) rick294 (Sep 11, 2008 1:04 pm) sthoge (Sep 12, 2008 11:12 am) sthoge (Sep 16, 2008 7:46 am)
#332 of 353 Re: Auto lock when driving [angel723] by timtamemanmar Sep 10, 2008 (3:47 pm)
Replying to: angel723 (Sep 10, 2008 8:02 am) go to this site http://www.coastaletech.com/auto_door_lock.htm
#333 of 353 Re: Auto lock when driving [rick294] by 210delray Sep 10, 2008 (7:04 pm)
Replying to: rick294 (Sep 10, 2008 1:47 pm) Thanks, I have an extra manual and will have to check it out!
#334 of 353 Re: Auto lock when driving [rick294] by sthoge Sep 11, 2008 (11:21 am)
Replying to: rick294 (Sep 10, 2008 1:47 pm) I thought the door locking changes that are listed in the back of the manual control just how the unlock funtions for the smart key work. I don't recall seeing anything about auto locking. Replies to this message: rick294 (Sep 11, 2008 1:04 pm) sthoge (Sep 12, 2008 11:12 am) sthoge (Sep 16, 2008 7:46 am)
#335 of 353 Re: Auto lock when driving [sthoge] by rick294 Sep 11, 2008 (1:04 pm)
Replying to: sthoge (Sep 11, 2008 11:21 am) In my 2008 model owner's manual, on that same page I believe you're referring to, either the 3rd or 4th "box" up from the bottom, there is a description of "speed-controlled" door locks. Unless I've misunderstood it, it refers to door lock settings that would enable the system to lock itself at a certain speed. It shows the default setting as "off", suggesting that it can be reset to "on" by a technician. I have a feeling that "out there" there are guys that could tell us how to make these changes. You know how dealerships are. "Only your authorized Toyota dealer should vacuum your carpet mats". Well, maybe not that extreme! Replies to this message: sthoge (Sep 12, 2008 11:12 am) sthoge (Sep 16, 2008 7:46 am)
#336 of 353 Re: Auto lock when driving [rick294] by sthoge Sep 12, 2008 (11:12 am)
Replying to: rick294 (Sep 11, 2008 1:04 pm) guess I'll have to take a look at my manual tonight. I don't remember seeing anything in that regard.

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